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Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: March 29, 2012
Closing: August 24, 2014

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Nederlander Theatre (Broadway)
208 W. 41st St. New York, NY 10036

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Jeremy Greenbaum Joins NEWSIES as 'Davey' Beginning Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - April 1, 2014


Newsies, the Tony Award® winning "Critics' Pick," is pleased to announce that Jeremy Greenbaum will temporarily join the cast in the role of Davey beginning with this evening's performance and will play the role throughSunday, May 18, 2014. He steps in for Ben Fankhauser, who originated the role. Greenbaum makes his Broadway debut in the hit musical, marking the 29th such debut since Newsies opened on Broadway in 2012.

Photo Flash: First Look at Liana Hunt and Corey Cott & More in NEWSIES!
by Nicole Rosky - March 28, 2014


Since bursting onto Broadway, Newsies has set and broken seven Nederlander Theatre house records on its way to becoming the highest-grossing show of the 2011-12 Broadway season. The show received 23 major theatrical nominations - including eight Tony Award nods - and won Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Score and Choreography. One of Broadway's highest-profile hits, it has been featured nationally on 'Dancing with the Stars,' 'The View,' 'ABC World News,' 'Nightline,' 'Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade,' and 'The CBS Thanksgiving Day Parade.' Below we bring you a first look at the current cast in action!

VIDEO: Watch Cast of NEWSIES Hit the Streets of New York City!
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2014


Cast members of Broadway's NEWSIES John Michael Fiumara, Jacob and David Guzman, and Jess LeProtto take to the streets of NYC to show off their tap skills in an all-new video promoting the acclaimed musical.

Photo Coverage: Kings of News York! NEWSIES Cast Celebrates Two Years on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - March 26, 2014


Since bursting onto Broadway, Newsies has set and broken seven Nederlander Theatre house records on its way to becoming the highest-grossing show of the 2011-12 Broadway season. The show received 23 major theatrical nominations - including eight Tony Award nods - and won Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Score and Choreography. The production just celebrated its second year on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre, and below you can check out photos from the cast's onstage celebration, which included a cake by City Cakes!

NEWSIES to Offer Free Lottery in Honor of 2nd Anniversary on Broadway, 3/23-29
by Tyler Peterson - March 20, 2014


Newsies, The Tony Award-winning show celebrates two years on Broadway March 29th at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street, New York City) with gifts and one of a kind audience experiences.

Graffiti Art, NEWSIES Dancers and More Set for CUNY TV's ARTS IN THE CITY, March 2014
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2014


The March edition of ARTS IN THE CITY celebrates our region's artists and their work - graffiti art, landscape and portrait art, dance, theatre, and comedy ... even social change. Hosted by Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson reporting from Gallery 69 in Tribeca, the newest ARTS IN THE CITY debuts tonight, March 14 (2014) on CUNY TV* at 10am, 3pm and 8:30pm

Graffiti Art, NEWSIES Dancers and More Set for CUNY TV's ARTS IN THE CITY, March 2014
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2014


The March edition of ARTS IN THE CITY celebrates our region's artists and their work - graffiti art, landscape and portrait art, dance, theatre, and comedy ... even social change. Hosted by Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson reporting from Gallery 69 in Tribeca, the newest ARTS IN THE CITY debuts Friday, March 14 (2014) on CUNY TV* at 10am, 3pm and 8:30pm; is repeated Sunday 3/16 at noon; and returns Friday 3/28 at 10am, 3pm and 8:30pm and on Sunday 3/30 at noon on CUNY TV. On and after March 14, the program may be viewed anytime on www.cuny.tv.

BWW Interview: NEWSIES' Liana Hunt on Moving Up from Understudy to Leading Lady!
by Nicole Rosky - February 11, 2014


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Newsies just welcomed Liana Hunt to the role of the show's leading lady Katherine Plumber earlier this month. Kara Lindsay, who created the role, departed the production on Sunday, February 2nd. Following her first week in the role, Hunt chatted with BroadwayWorld about what it was like to officially step into leading lady shoes, how she got the news that she got the role, and more. Check out the full interview below!

STAGE TUBE: Kids' Night on Broadway Spotlight- NEWSIES' Tommy Martinez & Tommy Bracco
by Nicole Rosky - February 12, 2014


The Broadway League will soon launch KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY, Monday, February 24, 2014 to Sunday, March 2, 2014. KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY is an audience development program created by The Broadway League to make theatre accessible, encourage theatre as a form of family entertainment, and build larger audiences for the future. In the weeks leading up to the festivities, cast members from some of this years' will share their favorite Broadway memories and why they love Broadway! Below, meet NEWSIES' Tommy Martinez & Tommy Bracco?!

Disney's NEWSIES to Hold Auditions for Male Dancers in Los Angeles, 2/8
by BWW News Desk - February 5, 2014


Disney Theatrical Productions will hold an open call audition for male dancers for both the Broadway and upcoming North American touring productions of Newsies, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical smash, in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 8 at 11am at the Hollywood United Methodist Church (6817 Franklin Avenue/Los Angeles, CA 90068). This audition will be first come, first serve and is for technically-trained Equity and non-Equity male dancers between 16 - 22 years old of all ethnicities who can tap and sing well.

NEWSIES: STORIES OF THE UNLIKELY BROADWAY HIT Out Today
by Pat Cerasaro - February 4, 2014


A new book all about the making of one of Broadway's most recent unexpected hit musicals byway of the NEWSIES tome NEWSIES: STORIES OF THE UNLIKELY BROADWAY HIT by Ken Cerniglia is out today.

Liana Hunt to Succeed Kara Lindsay in Broadway's NEWSIES as 'Katherine Plumber'
by Tyler Peterson - January 31, 2014


Newsies, the Tony Award-winning "Critics' Pick" about to enter its third year on Broadway, welcomes Liana Hunt to the role of the show's leading lady Katherine Plumber, beginning Monday, February 3rd. Kara Lindsay, who created the role, will play her final performance this Sunday, February 2nd.

Twitter Watch: Kara Lindsay to Play Final Performance in Broadway's NEWSIES this Sunday
by Tyler Peterson - January 30, 2014


On Twitter, original NEWSIES cast member Kara Lindsay just announced that she'll play her final performance in the Broadway hit this weekend. Lindsay posted:

NEWSIES to Hold Auditions for Broadway, North American Tour in Las Vegas, 1/31
by Tyler Peterson - January 20, 2014


Disney Theatrical Productions will hold an open call audition for male dancers for both the Broadway and upcoming North American touring productions of Newsies, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical smash, in Las Vegas on Friday, January 31 at 4pm at the Alexis Park Resort Hotel (375 East Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169). This audition will be first come, first serve and is for technically-trained Equity and non-Equity male dancers between 16 - 22 years old of all ethnicities who can tap and sing well.

STAGE TUBE: Kara Lindsay and the Cast of NEWSIES Support Friends In Theater Company
by Stage Tube - January 18, 2014


Friends In Theater's founder Phil Accorso stopped by the Nederlander Theater to visit FITC alumna Kara Lindsay and her cast mates, Ben Fankhauser, Jess LeProtto, Adam Kaplan, and Tommy Martinez. Check out the video below!

THE CHEW's Carla Hall Goes Behind-the-Scenes of Disney's NEWSIES Today
by TV News Desk - January 16, 2014


Today, January 16th, 'The Chew's host Carla Hall takes viewers behind-the-scenes of her recent visit to Disney's 'Newsies' where she had the chance to sing, dance and mingle backstage with the cast of the Tony award-winning hit Broadway musical.

Newsies The Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Newsies The Musical and what's the order?
Overture
Santa Fe - Prologue
Carrying the Banner
The Bottom Line
That's Rich
I Never Planned On You / Don't Come a-Knocking
The World Will Know
Watch What Happens
Seize the Day
Santa Fe - Reprise
King of New York
Letter from the Refuge
Watch What Happens - Reprise
The Bottom Line - Reprise
Brooklyn's Here
Something to Believe In
Once and for All
Finale

Newsies The Musical History

Other Productions of Newsies The Musical

2011   Regional (US) Paper Mill Production
Regional (US)
2012   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2014   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
2017   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny's Adapted Revival
St. Louis, MO (Regional)

Newsies The Musical - 2012 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Stage to Screen Production Newsies
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Book of a Musical Harvey Fierstein
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Choreography Christopher Gatelli
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Musical Jeff Calhoun
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actor in a Musical Andrew Keenan-Bolger
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical Jeremy Jordan
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Musical Newsies
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Danny Troob
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Scenic Design Tobin Ost
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Jack Feldman
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Alan Menken
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Ken Travis
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Jeremy Jordan
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Christopher Gattelli
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Jack Feldman
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Alan Menken
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical 0
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Danny Troob
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Jeremy Jordan
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Jeremy Jordan
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical ((Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Christopher Gattelli
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Jeff Calhoun
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Andrew Keenan-Bolger
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2012 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Harvey Fierstein
2012 Tony Awards Best Choreography Christopher Gattelli
2012 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Jeff Calhoun
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Disney Theatrical Productions
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Thomas Schumacher
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Newsies the Musical
2012 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Danny Troob
2012 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Alan Menken
2012 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Jack Feldman
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Jeremy Jordan
2012 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Tobin Ost
2012 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Sven Ortel

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